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E88 KJX

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,568 mi
Last recorded96,568 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 KJX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 96,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rubber broke but still supported

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,275 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,275 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount splitting but supports exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rubber mount on back box slightly torn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,073 miles

offside and nearside cills have been repaired and look not to be seam welded but are coved in under seal and paint

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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E88 KJX is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 66,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E88 KJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E88 KJX?

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What year was E88 KJX registered?

E88 KJX is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E88 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E88 KJX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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